What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor position at Olmsted County?
Starting salary is expected to be $35.37 to $47.22. Full salary range is $35.37 - $59.07.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including 18 semester credits in alcohol and drug counselor education and completion of an 880-hour alcohol and drug counselor practicum, or equivalent training that meets the requirements for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) licensure.
Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver’s license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.
Required Special Qualifications:
Licensed as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy is required upon employment.Under supervision, identifies individuals with a need and desire to enter clinical substance use disorder treatment. Meets with clients in a variety of locations in the community to conducts assessments, identify barriers, recommend treatment, and provide substance use counseling services. Manages client case files and maintains documentation. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including 18 semester credits in alcohol and drug counselor education and completion of an 880-hour alcohol and drug counselor practicum, or equivalent training that meets the requirements for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) licensure.
Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver’s license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.
Required Special Qualifications:
Licensed as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy is required upon employment.Under supervision, identifies individuals with a need and desire to enter clinical substance use disorder treatment. Meets with clients in a variety of locations in the community to conducts assessments, identify barriers, recommend treatment, and provide substance use counseling services. Manages client case files and maintains documentation. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
- Provides substance use counseling services including screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, education, and consultation with other professionals.
- Recommends substance use disorder diagnosis.
- Meets with clients and families to identify needs and barriers. Recommends services and makes referrals to community resources.
- Completes and maintains documentation in compliance with statutory, program, and audit requirements.
- Assists with developing and conducting training for staff.
- Responds to calls and scenes in the community either with or without law enforcement, to provide assessment and de-escalation of mental health and/or chemical health situations.
- Works varied shifts to include weekends, nights, and holidays as needed for crisis response.
- Builds partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to expand our community’s mental health and substance use continuum of care.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of processes of substance use as they are related to clients and families.
- Knowledge of symptomatic patterns of substance dependency for diagnostic assessment.
- Knowledge of the behavioral sciences.
- Knowledge of social and economic problems.
- Knowledge of the approaches to treatment and prevention of substance use disorders.
- Knowledge of community resources, including treatment providers.
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to diverse populations.
- Skill in advocacy.
- Skill in the use of computers and technology.
- Skill in effective verbal and written communication, including presentations.
- Skill in maintaining records and documentation.
- Ability to conduct assessments.
- Ability to conduct individual counseling using the required methods.
- Ability to plan and organize work.
- Ability to deal tactfully with people.
- Ability to use community resources appropriately.
Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:
Function: | 24% or Less | 25% - 49% | 50%-74% | 75% or more |
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Outdoors environment |
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Sitting |
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Standing, walking, reaching, pulling, climbing, |
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Push or lift up to 25 pounds |
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Typing, Data entry |
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Talking, hearing |
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Operate vehicle |
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Accommodation (bring object into sharp focus) |
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Distance vision (far acuity) |
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Close vision (near acuity) |
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Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force) |
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $35 - $59
